Why is 'RHOP' Season 8 Episode 8 not airing this week? Maryland housewives to go on 2-week hiatus
POTOMAC, MARYLAND: Take a couple of weeks off from 'The Real Housewives of Potomac'! On Sunday, December 24, at 8/9c, don't expect to see Robyn Dixon, Candiace Dillard Bassett, Wendy Osefo, Mia Thornton, and Karen Huger shaking things up on Bravo.
The eighth season of 'RHOP' will not have another episode this week, on Sunday, December 24.
The Bravo show will take a brief hiatus for Christmas and New Year's, returning with a brand-new episode on Sunday, January 7, 2024, to kick off the new year.
The cast members are prepared to boost the level of zeal and show this time, keeping their viewers engrossed in their adventure.
Instead, on Christmas Eve, the network will air the 2009 feature film, 'Fast and Furious' starring Vin Diesel and the late Paul Walker. As a result, 'RHOP' will not be airing on that day.
When will 'RHOP' Season 8 Episode 8 air?
'RHOP' Season 8, Episode 8, will air on Bravo on January 7 at 8 pm ET, following a two-week break. If you missed the livestream, you may see the latest episode of 'RHOP' on Peacock the next day.
Previous seasons and episodes are also available on FuboTV, DirecTV Stream, and Sling.
Who stars in 'RHOP' Season 8?
'RHOP' Season 8 features the return of all seven key cast members from the previous season. Gizelle Bryant, Karen, Ashley Darby, Robyn, Candiace, Wendy, and Mia have all returned.
Season 8 also welcomed two new cast members. Wendy has invited Keiana Stewart as a friend.
Meanwhile, Nneka Ihim, a certified attorney, has joined as a new housewife.
What to expect from 'RHOP' Season 8, Episode 8?
In 'RHOP' Season 8 Episode 8, titled 'Painting Austin Red', Karen's Triple Twenty continues as the group works on an art piece inspired by the Grande Dame herself; the ladies finish their vacation with a drag show, but things become sketchy when they're invited to join.
The midseason teaser, which is shown at the end of episode 7, also depicts Mia and Gordon Thornton's marriage falling apart. The 'RHOP' star announced their divorce in early 2023, stating that their marriage "had its ups and downs."
Gordon told Mia he was "done" with their relationship at some point while filming the new season, to which she responded, "Gordon, that's not fair."
"You want fair, [then] go to a carnival," he went on to say.
Robyn and Juan Dixon's relationship will be another one to watch unfold in the second half of Season 8.
They've been open about their troubles, and based on how the previous episode ended, we're in for a lot more when Potomac returns in the new year.
In the teaser, Robyn asked Juan if they could "spend more time with each other" while they were getting massages. She discovered her ex-NBA spouse had dozed off after repeating herself a few times.
The remainder of the teaser included Gizelle getting ready to send her daughter off to college, Candiace deciding to have a child despite her hectic schedule, and Ashley's journey through Michael Darby's divorce.
Wendy and Nneka's difficult relationship is depicted in the sneak peek.
"You do not want peace," Wendy said to her fellow Nigerian castmate as they exited a restaurant where they were eating lunch.
"No, you don't want peace," Nneka said.
But it didn't end there. Since the beginning of the season, these two have been bickering about shrines and witches.
In the second part, Wendy gives a message that appears to be on brand with Nneka's statements.
"If you want to go low, then let's go to hell," she stated during a heated argument.
'The Real Housewives of Potomac' Season 8 returns on Bravo on January 7 at 8/7c.
